De Rijke & Co. Capri

Following the Amalfi, the Capri continues De Rijke & Co.'s tradition of naming timepieces after places where beauty, culture, and timelessness converge. The Isle of Capri has long been a destination for refined escapes — a place where evenings feel cinematic and style becomes instinctive. This atmosphere inspired the watch’s character: elegant, sculptural, and unmistakably suited for cocktail hours and black-tie occasions.

Created for evenings that call for black tie and quiet confidence, the Capri brings refined geometry to the world of cocktail-hour elegance.”

The Capri draws from the lineage of iconic rectangular watches but it doesn’t try to imitate them. Instead, it reframes the genre through a modern, design driven lens. The result is a square watch that feels familiar at first glance, yet undeniably fresh.

Sculptural curvature, inside & out

At the heart of the Capri is its striking curved sapphire crystal, a complex element inspired by the bowed glass of vintage shopfronts, architectural forms, and mid-century design icons. Perfectly suited for cocktail events and blacktie occasions.

Beneath it lies a dial that follows the same philosophy. Rather than remaining flat, the edges of the dial curve gently to mirror the arc of the crystal above. Achieving this was particularly challenging for the stone dial variants, as stone is normally kept completely flat for traditional lapping-machine polishing. To realize the Capri’s curved geometry, we adopted polishing techniques typically used for shaping sapphire crystals — a far more delicate and labor-intensive approach.

Capri Blue

The Capri Blue, a deep blue dial with a red sub-seconds hand, a colourway inspired directly by the waters surrounding Capri. This shade of blue is rich, saturated, and almost luminous — capturing the depth of the island’s coastline as seen from a cliffside terrace. The small red seconds hand provides a subtle, playful contrast, like a fleeting glint of sunlight on the sea’s surface.

Innovative construction

The Capri’s minimalistic philosophy goes far deeper than its crystal and dial. Every detail was intentionally refined to preserve the purity of its silhouette. The screws, for example, are hidden discreetly behind the strap, allowing the case to appear as a single, uninterrupted shape. Nothing distracts from the cohesive geometry.

Despite this purity of form, the Capri is far from delicate. It offers 3 ATM water resistance and the crystal is 1mm thick, ensuring it’s capable of handling the realities of modern life.

Inside beats a movement worthy of its exterior: a highend La Joux-Perret hand-wound calibre. Known for its refined engineering, reliability, and beautiful finishing, it adds mechanical depth to the Capri’s minimalistic exterior.

The integration of the strap is another example of how the Capri’s design prioritises visual harmony. Traditional lugs would disrupt the clean geometry of the square case, so here they are sculpted into the form itself—subtle, architectural, and deliberately restrained. The result is a strap connection that feels intrinsic to the design rather than added onto it. It keeps the case pure and uninterrupted, reinforcing the illusion of a single, unified object shaped by intention.

Technical specifications

De Rijke & Co. Capri

• Black onyx stone
• Black aventurine stone
• Blue

Limited edition of 50 per version

Case

• Material: Stainless steel caseback/crown
• Width: 28.50 mm
• Thickness: 6.50 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 38 mm
• Sapphire crystal with transparent AR coating on both sides
• Water-resistant to 30 meters

Dial and hands

• Black onyx stone, black aventurine stone or Capri Blue (lacquered with small seconds)

Movement

• La Joux Perret hand wound D100, swiss made

Functions/Indications

• Hours and minutes

Strap and buckle

• Tapered calf leather strap (24mm to 18mm at buckle)

MSRP: EUR 2'195 (excl. taxes)

For more information, please visit derijkeandco.com